The U19 Men’s World Championship organizers are excited to host two Youth Invitational Tournaments to be held in conjunction with the FIL 2016 U19 Men’s World Championships. All youth tourney games are being played at Coquitlam Town Centre. There are two categories for the youth tournament: a U15 Boys Division and a U19 Girls Division for teams from around the world.

U19 Girls (updated Nov. 23, 2015)

Teams may consist of more than 18 players, but only 18 players may take part in any one specific game

To be eligible, the player must be born on or after July 7, 1996 (updated Nov. 23, 2015)

Game length will be two 25-minute halves

U15 Boys (updated Nov. 23, 2015)

Teams may consist of more than 23 players, but only 23 players may take part in one specific game

To be eligible, the player must be born on or after July 7, 2000 (updated Nov. 23, 2015)

Game length will be four 15-minute quarters

We are likely going to have two divisions: an elite division and a club division

Team Registration

All teams are required to pay a team registration fee of $1,500 CAD at the time of team registration, which includes:

U19 Men’s World Championship tournament pass for each player

Tournament Tote Bag

Minimum 5 games

Tournament turf fields and all officials

First aid

Youth tournament schedule and scores will be posted on the World Championship website – www.2016worldlax.com

The tournament fee is payable to “2016 Under 19 World Lacrosse Society”

Player Proof of Age

Passports, birth certificates, or other government issued ID is required for player verification by tournament staff when the team checks in.

Coaches

Team coaches need to be duly certified by their regional governing lacrosse association, or equivalent. This will be verified by tournament staff.

For more information, please email Dirk Rachfall, tournament director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.